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Metro Aviation Inc.

Airworthiness Specialist - DTN

Metro Aviation Inc., Shreveport, Louisiana, us, 71150


DescriptionMetro Aviation, Inc. is seeking an

Airworthiness Specialist

in

Shreveport, Louisiana,

at

Metro Aviation, Inc. Headquarters .*$5,000 Sign-On Bonus**$5,000 Retention Bonus**Subject to offer letter terms and policy*Our mission is to provide the safest and highest quality traditional aircraft operations, completions, and maintenance so that we will:Allow our customers to safely and effectively accomplish their mission profile,Allow our employees to exercise their talents and maximize their potential, andEnsure the financial stability of the corporation.Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following

FREE

benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.Job ObjectiveThe Airworthiness Specialist is responsible for providing strong technical knowledge and analytical skills associated with aircraft conformity inspections, aircraft inspection programs, approved aircraft inspection programs, appliance records research, airworthiness directives research, and regulatory requirements.Essential FunctionsDevelop and administer FAA Approved Aircraft Inspection Programs (AAIP) and Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) to perform audits and revisionsCompile all inspection, scheduled maintenance, overhaul, and service life limitation requirements into Master Inspection Lists in accordance with the aircraft and engine manufacturer’s technical source documentsMonitor new and recurring FAA Airworthiness Directives and manufacturer’s Service Bulletins; interpret and disseminate complex technical data for proper corrective actions by Aviation Maintenance TechniciansAdminister aircraft maintenance Weight and Balance program, Equipment Lists, and tracking programs to include performing revisions and gap audits to manufacturer’s technical source documents and applying corrections as necessaryDevelop and maintain a complete regulatory and technical publications libraryAudit aircraft maintenance records and generate work scopes for major aircraft maintenance and modification eventsPerform aircraft acceptance inspections after heavy maintenance and modification shop visits; conforming alterations on new and refurbished aircraft completed for HAA operational configuration to FAA-approved design dataConform aircraft to certification and operational regulatory requirements generating conformity substantiating document files to obtain FAA approval for adding aircraft to the company’s 14 CFR Part 135 certificateProvide technical and regulatory oversight of major repairs and major alterations applied to company aircraftAssist the Records Department in the review of aircraft return to service supporting documentation, parts certification documents, and major repair and alterations documentation for compliance with applicable regulatory requirementsInterpret technical data and regulatory compliance matters for Aviation Maintenance TechniciansEnsure compliance with FARs, maintenance procedures, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins/service lettersEnsure that maintenance documents/records are organized and protected to meet the needs of MAI and to ensure that business is carried out in accordance with FAA regulationsManage and assist in Aircraft Acceptance Inspections, Type Certificate Data Sheet Conformity Inspections, Supplemental Type Certificate Conformity Inspections, FAA Form 337 Conformity Inspections, and physical inventory of the aircraftAssist the Airworthiness Manager in the revision process of the Aircraft Status Report to reflect changes stemming from Airworthiness Directives, Manufacturer’s Bulletins, revisions, or other applicable dataPerform other duties as assignedRequirementsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSA)Strong knowledge of 14 CFR regulations applicable to the maintenance of aircraft operated on a part 135 air carrier certificateStrong knowledge of managing aircraft records, AAIP’s, MEL’s, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Weight and Balance, Equipment Lists, and Major Alteration/Repair processes and dataAbility to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlinesHigh attention to detailHigh critical thinking to use logic and reasoning to identify, research, and resolve issuesWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite productsEducation & ExperienceInspection Authorization a plusMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Part 135 air carrier, preferably in a Quality Assurance roleRequired CertificatesFAA Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) CertificatePhysical DemandsProlonged periods of sitting and working on a computerWork EnvironmentTemperature-controlled officeExposure to outdoor shops with potential extreme cold and hot temperatures and loud noisesWork Status, Schedule, & TravelFull-timeMonday - Friday, 40 hours per weekMinimal Travel may be required*Metro Aviation, Inc. does not have a Visa Sponsorship program at this time*Metro Aviation, Inc. is committed to employees, customers, and the community to promote diversity and inclusion by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected and employees are treated fairly.Metro Aviation, Inc. prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind and ensures Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all aspects of the relationship between Metro Aviation, Inc. and its employees, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, wages and salary administration, employee benefits, and application of policies.

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